Economy
Zambia–Tanzania bilateral trade hits US$11.85 billion
Bilateral trade between Zambia and Tanzania reached approximately US$11.85 billion between 2023 and 2025, the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting which is ...
Economy
Chibamba calls for food systems to take center stage in Zambia’s climate, economic policy
Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary, Douty Chibamba, says Zambia’s food systems must be placed at the core of climate, health ...
Economy
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants hails fiscal discipline as Zambia’s budget deficit falls to 3.1%
The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) has praised the government for significantly improving fiscal discipline, citing a substantial reduction in the national ...
Economy
LuSE adds Chuuma Asset Management, expanding brokerage base
The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) says it has officially registered Chuuma Asset Management Limited as its tenth licensed broker, a development expected to ...
Economy
Kwacha slips as global tensions boost dollar demand
The Zambian Kwacha opened the week on a weaker note, pressured by a strengthening United States dollar amid rising geopolitical tensions in the ...
Economy
Group warns of possible maize shortages, calls on govt to reconsider lifting export ban
The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has urged the government to reconsider its decision to lift the maize export ban, warning ...
Economy
Ecobank Zambia launches mobile money payments on POS terminals
Ecobank Zambia says it has launched mobile money payments on its point-of-sale (POS) devices, allowing customers to pay merchants directly from mobile wallets ...
Economy
Bank of Zambia warns of rising near-term risks amid oil shock, geopolitical tensions
The Financial Stability Committee (FSC) of the Bank of Zambia says near-term risks to the country’s financial stability have increased, largely due to ...
Economy
Global commodity prices set to surge in 2026 on energy gains – World Bank
Global commodity prices are expected to rise sharply this year, led by strong gains in energy markets, according to the latest Commodity Markets ...
Economy
PIA eyes faith-based groups, local organisations to widen insurance coverage
The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) says it plans to partner with community-based organisations and religious groups to expand insurance access among rural ...
